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Sissonville High School

6100 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV, 25312

About Sissonville High School

Sissonville High School is one of the best schools in Charleston, West Virginia. It teaches students in grades 9 through 12 and has about 630 students. It is one of eight high schools in the Kanawha County Schools district and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1, which makes it a good place to learn. The school is known for helping students do well in school, with 14% of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and it is one of the best high school in West Virginia. The student body is made up of 3% minorities. Academic data shows that 45% of students are good at reading and 22% are good at math. Students take the SAT and ACT to get ready for college and do well on them, with average scores of 1020 and 21, respectively. The average home price in the area is about $140,500, which helps keep the community stable. Sissonville High School is one of the best schools because it spends about $13,768 per student and is dedicated to helping each student succeed and get ready for college.

Sissonville High School Contact Information

Address

6100 Sissonville Dr, Charleston, WV, 25312

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Phone

(304) 348-1954

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 45% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
572
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 111 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sissonville High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 97.2%
Asian 0.17%
Hispanic 0.87%
Black 0.52%
Two+ Races 1.05%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
97.2%
Asian
0.17%
Hispanic
0.87%
Black
0.52%
Two+ Races
1.05%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 572
48.25%
276 Female
51.75%
296 Male

Student Population

572 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

190 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

There are a lot of changes happening at Sissonville High School. By the end of 2025, 90% of the work on the new roof will be done. This will bring the cafeteria and other common areas up to date. The school also started a new Strategic Media Team for the 2025–2026 school year. This will give students the chance to learn how to make and share digital content in the real world. The athletic department also made new rules for game days to make sure families feel welcome.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs for careers are there?

Ans. Programs include skilled trades, healthcare, IT, culinary arts, and other paths that lead to jobs.

Q2. Does Sissonville High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q3. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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